Delta has announced its 2024 inflight wine programme, offering over 17 new wines and a diverse seasonal menu.
The programme aims to create a fine-dining experience by providing a robust selection of flavors for customers to pair with their inflight meals.
Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson has curated the wine list to ensure that each wine tastes great at 35,000 feet. The offerings vary depending on the cabin, with Delta One featuring the highest number of premium wines ever offered onboard. The rotational wine program will provide seasonal updates to the menu until August of next year.
The wine selections include renowned brands like Famille Perrin and Jordan as well as wines from women winemakers and black-owned wineries. The company says the goal is to cater to both wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, providing a mix of favourites and newbies.
- Famille Perrin Chateauneuf-du-Pape is a dense red fruit wine from France’s Rhone region, offering hints of bold, savory spice. This family-owned brand practices organic viticulture and has a reputation for excellence. (Available on Delta One from Dec. 2023 to Feb. 2024)
- Jordan Cabernet is an iconic California cabernet known for its rich dark fruit flavors, complemented by notes of cedar and vanilla from extended barrel aging. Jordan Vineyard & Winery is a family-owned and -operated brand that focuses on sustainability. (Available on Delta One from Sept. to Nov. 2023)
- Luca “G-Lot” Pinot Noir is an Argentinian wine with a lush, subtly spicy raspberry satin texture. It originates from a high-elevation vineyard known for cooler temperatures that help grapes thrive. This wine is crafted by fourth-generation winemaker Laura Catena and is certified sustainable. (Available on Delta One from Dec. 2023 to Feb. 2024)
- Susana Balbo Signature Malbec is an intense yet elegant Argentinian wine made by trailblazing female winemaker Susana Balbo. It reflects her pillars of courage, innovation, family, and quality. (Available on Delta One from June to July 2024)
- Intercept, by Charles Woodson Cabernet Sauvignon is a California cab with powerful blackberry fruit flavors, a velvety texture, and subtle vanilla oak notes. It is a Californian wine made in partnership with NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and is produced by head winemaker Amanda Gorter. (Available on Delta One from Sept. to Nov. 2023 and March to May 2024)
- Invivo X, SJP is a true New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc created in partnership with actress Sarah Jessica Parker. It offers tropical aromatics of passionfruit, pineapple, and guava. Invivo practices sustainability, using recycled glass bottles and holding the Sustainable Winegrowing NZ certificate. (Available on Delta One in Dec. 2023, Jan. to Feb. 2024, and June to July 2024)
- Bodegas Ontañón Tempranillo Blanco is a rare white Rioja made from the white strain of the Spanish Tempranillo grape. It features subtle lavender and fennel aromatics. Bodegas Ontañon is a carbon-neutral business and implements technological advances in cultivation techniques. (Available on Delta One from March to May 2024)
- House of Brown Chardonnay is a tropical-fruited yet juicy and refreshing wine produced by the first and few Black-owned, Napa-based wine estate. It is proudly produced by women of color and is certified sustainable and vegan-friendly. Delta has partnered with House of Brown since 2020. (Available on Delta One in Dec. 2023, Jan. to Feb. 2024, and June to July 2024)
